Had a violent shake in my front end?

1998 DODGE DAKOTA

130,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC

JACOBKAE

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had a violent shake in my front end.....local dodge dealer said wheel bearings n shocks....did those on both sides, got new tires, it still shakes but not violently... had had upper and lower ball joints replaced on both sides back in feb...what do i try next?.....was thinking tie rods and ends....

Oct 24, 2008 at 12:50 PM

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Hello,

Does it shake when you apply the brake?
If so you could have wrapped brake rotors.
As you apply the brake the vehicle will shake because of that. The rotors can wrap if they wear off below the minimum thickness or simply for everyday use.
You can check to see if they are above the minimum specifications, if you will be able to have them resurfaced as your local auto parts store. When you resurface or replace the rotors, it is recommended to replace the pads as well.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-front-brake-pads-and-rotors-fwd

I have attached diagrams for your reference.

Please let me know of any questions.

Thank you.

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Aug 25, 2021 at 9:06 PM